ORIENTATION INFORMATION                       

Welcome to Human Growth and Development DEP 2000 Open College Course !

COMPETENCIES

A student taking DEP 2000 must demonstrate competencies in the following areas.

Goals

• Stages of Development: You must demonstrate your ability to identify and understand the different stages of human growth.

• Dimensions of the Process of Human Growth and Development: You must demonstrate a basic knowledge of the different dimensions from which the processes of human growth and development can be analyzed.

• Practical Applications of the Theoretical Framework: You should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the implications of each developmental theory in dedication and the helping professions (counseling, nursing, teaching, social work, and the ministry).

Examinations

• These competence can be demonstrated by passing the two course examinations, which are based on the textbook Objectives listed at the beginning of each chapter of the Study Guide and are written in behavior terms. Your examinations will consist on fifty multiple-choice questions containing content directly related to the study questions.

Objectives

The student will demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Prenatal development and birth (biological processes involved in human fertilization: zygote, fetus and neonate.

2. Infancy and early childhood (infancy defined as the first two years of life, and early childhood as the pre-school years).

3. Late childhood and adolescence (school years, puberty and gradual introduction into the adult world during adolescence).

4. Adulthood (social and psychological differences between the young and the mature adult).

5. Old age and death (the problems of the elderly and the process of dying as perceived by modem researchers).

6. The biological dimension (basic genetic and physiological processes appertaining to each of the different stages).

7. The psychological dimensions (basic emotional and affective processes, which influence human behavior at different stages of growth).

8. H.   The cognitive dimension (basic intellectual processes related to the acquisition of knowledge as perceived under a development framework).

9. The social dimension (external social factors that influence the adjustment of the individual during the various stages of life).

10. The implications of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development for education, especially as it relates to school curriculum.

11. The implications of Erickson's theory of social development in counseling, teaching and in the personal adjustment of the individual in society.

12. The role of the Freudian "psychosexual stages" in providing a model for modern development theories.

13. Modern research in the area of development psychology.

Calendar                      

Homework Assignments (1 – 4)     

The study questions on the following pages prepare you for the examinations. You should complete the questions as you read the chapters. Also, you should try to follow the dates on the Activities Sheet so that you will complete these questions prior to taking the exams.

Your examinations will consist of fifty, multiple-choice questions containing content directly related to these study questions.

Homework Assignment 1

Chapter 1

1. Identify and summarize five of the elements of the philosophy of life-span development.

2. Describe five types of data collection methods.

3. Explain the difference between a random sample and a representative sample.

4. Distinguish between a dependent and independent variable.

Chapter 2

1. Describe the following concepts of ethological theories: imprinting, bonding, and sensitive periods.

Chapter 3

1. Describe the major developments that occur in the three periods of prenatal development.

2. Identify the major causes of infertility and the effect of infertility on couples.

3. List and describe environmental factors that can affect the health of the developing fetus.

4. State the influence of heredity on personality and temperament.

Chapter 4

1. Identify the effects of local and general anesthesias.

2. Describe the following postpartum issues: postpartal depression, cultural factors in postpartum care, sexual, relationships, and returning to work.

3. List and describe the problems that can arise when an infant is born prematurely.

4. Explain how infants show stress.

Chapter 5

1. Describe the discipline of child development.

2. Explain the following concepts: original sin, tabula rasa, and noble savages.

3. Identify the contribution to child development by Hall, Gesell, and Terman.

Homework Assignment 2

Chapter 6

1. Describe how growth proceeds from birth to adolescence and what factors may create individual differences.

2. Identify the factors responsible for obesity in children.

3. List the things that parents can do to develop regular sleep habits for their children.

4. State the goals of sex education.

Chapter 7

1. Identify the both the biological and environmental influences on language.

2.  Compare two methods of teaching reading.

3.  Describe the first three stages of cognitive development including what children can and cannot do during each stage.

4. State the factors that influence achievement.

Chapter 8

1. Describe nonattached and insecurely attached children.

2.  Identify causes of distrust and insecurity.

3.  Distinguish between personality and temperament.

4.  Explain the sources of self-efficacy and self-esteem.

Chapter 9

1. Identify and describe the three types of parenting styles identified by Baum‑rind and the consequences of each.

2. Explain why grandparent-grandchild relationships are important.

3. Summarize the positive and negative effects of television viewing for children.

4. Explain how gender role develops with age.

Chapter 10

1. Describe the components of identity.

2. Identify and define each of Marcia's four identity statuses.

3. Define ethnic identity.

4. State four possible ways in which ethnic groups members can participate in a culturally diverse society.

Homework Assignment 3

Chapter 1

1. List and describe the factors that affect the timing of sexual maturation.

2. State the impact of physical attractiveness on adolescent's psychological development.

3. Identify the goals of sex education and explain the role of parents and school in sex education.

4. Explain the importance of good nutrition in adolescence.

Chapter 12

1. Describe cultural difference in achievement.

2. Identify the factors that are important in enabling students to achieve academically.

3. Explain what it means to be a full-service school.

Chapter 13

1. Identify phobias, worries, and anxiety in adolescence.

2. Define "self," and state the importance of having a realistic self-concept.

3. List and describe the factors that are important to the development of a positive self-concept.

4. Explain the role of parents in the development of self-esteem.

Chapter 14

1. Identify the major sources of conflict between adolescents and their parents.

2. State the functions of dating and identify the concerns about dating.

3. Describe the trends in the incidence of premarital intercourse and the use of contraceptives.

4. Explain the negative and positive outcomes of adolescence employment while in school.

Chapter 15

1. Summarize the social, biological, emotional, and legal dimensions of adulthood.

2. Explain the difficulty involved in making the transition to adulthood in our society.

3. Describe the developmental tasks of early, middle, and late adulthood.

4. State the current research findings on the stability of personality throughout adulthood.

Homework Assignment 4

Chapter 16

1. Analyze our society's attitude that equates youthfulness with attractiveness and the self-consciousness about physical changes that accompany adulthood.

2. Define ageism and give four examples of "ageism."

3. Explain the importance of proper nutrition for good health and identify diets suitable for adults.

4. State the factors that determine sexual orientation.

Chapter 17

1. Identify the characteristics of formal operational thinking and adult thinking.

2. Describe the adult intelligence and the changes in verbal ability scores and performance with age as measured by the WAIS.

3. State the relationship between personality factors and intellectual functioning.

4. Summarize the findings of the Berlin Aging Study.

Chapter 18

1. Define the three components of emotional maturity.

2. Explain the relationship between subjective well-being and discuss happiness and the research on happiness.

3. Identify the importance of both social networks and health as components of subjective well-being.

4. List and explain three ways that adults cope with stress.

Chapter 19

1. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of being single.

2. Outline Sternberg's three components of love.

3. List and describe the common adjustments early in marriage.

4. Describe the issues involved for women choosing careers.

Chapter 20

1. Identify and describe the leading causes of death.

2. Describe the needs of the terminally ill.

3. List and explain the factors that contribute to suicide.

4. Compare gender differences in grief.

DEP 2000 PROJECT      

The following project is a course requirement and will severely affect your grade if not completed.

• You can receive a maximum of forty (40) points toward your final grade for this paper.

• Select ONE project from the attached packet.

• You are to conduct a small research project and write a report documenting your findings.

• A review of the material in chapter 2 on research methods is good preparation for this project.

• The report should assume the reader knows nothing about your purpose or procedures and describe these in the introduction of the report.

• Be sure that the reader will have a clear picture of the sample you used in your study.

• Finally, you should have a conclusion that restates the purpose and results of your research.

Important information:

• I prefer to have this paper typed double spaced, and expect it to be between one and two double spaced pages in length; if you do not type, I will accept it in neat handwriting. (Hand-written papers should be two to four pages in length.)

• All projects should have data sheets stapled to the written report. Use the questionnaire included in the directions to produce data sheets. DO NOT SUBMIT SUMMARY SHEETS AS YOUR DATA SHEET.

• Failure to address all the items required on the instruction sheet will result in the loss of points.

• Your essay should reflect correct English usage and style, points will be deducted from papers containing many English errors.

• Submit your paper, stapled in the upper left-hand comer only, please no folders or binders!

• Failure to submit your report in person, or by mail will result in the loss of two points for each day it is late, including weekends.

1. Child Delivery Practices

This project is designed to look at generational differences in child delivery practices. Identify ten women who are mothers, live women who have an infant under 2 years of age and are 20 to 25 years old, and five women 40 to 45 years old. Ask the women to answer the following survey questions. Total your data and write a report answering the questions that follow the survey questions. Attach your survey result to your report.

Survey questions

Questions

1. Describe the demographic characteristics of your subjects. 

2. Has the percent of medication-free deliveries changed in the past two decades? If so, how?

3. Has the percent of cesarean deliveries relative to vaginal deliveries changed in the past decades? If so, how?

4. What percent of fathers were present in previous decades compared with now?

5. What percent of women attended childbirth classes in previous decades compared with now?

6. How do your data compare with the historical trends in delivery practices described in file text?

7. Find an article on changes in child delivery procedures on the Internet or in the library and compare your results with the article.

All projects should have data sheets stapled to the written report.

2. Knowledge of Marriage

Have ten college students, age 18 to 24, (five female and five males) complete the Knowledge of Marriage Quiz, then score the quizzes and write a report answering the questions that follow the quiz. (The answers to the quiz are listed below the Marriage Quiz questions.) This scale is sometimes used to demonstrate that college students have relatively unrealistic views of marriage. Use your results and the questions below to write a report that supports or refutes the idea that college students have unrealistic views of marriage.

Knowledge of Marriage Quiz

State if the following statements are True or False.

Answers:

Questions.

1. Describe the demographic characteristics of your subjects.

2. Did your subjects have unrealistic expectations of marriage?

3. What is the mean score correct (i.e., average)?

4. How did women compare to men? Describe in terms of averages.

5. How did younger respondents compare to older respondents? Describe in terms of averages.

6. How do your results compare with the textbook?

7. Which question(s) reflect the most unrealistic view? Explain your reasoning.

8. Find an article on marriage and/or marriage training on the Internet or in the library and compare your results with the article.

All projects should have data sheets stapled to the written report.

3. College Students And The Use Of Alcohol

For this project interview ten college students, age 18 to 24, about their history of alcohol use. Use the interview questions on the data sheet, record each person's responses on a separate sheet and attach to your report, and then write a report answering the questions that follow.

DATA SHEET

Subject # : ___________________________

Questions:

1. How often do you have a drink?

2. At what age did you first drink?

3. When you take a drink, how much do you drink?

4. Do you ever get drunk?

5. If you answered "yes" to question 4, how frequently?

Questions:

1. Describe the demographic characteristics of your subjects.

2. What is the average frequency of drinking in your subjects? What is the range among individuals? Are there large individual differences in frequency of drinking? Are there age or sex differences?

3. What is the average age at which your subjects first drank? What is the range among individuals? Are there large individual differences in the age at which they started drinking? Are there age or sex differences?

4. On the average, how much do these subjects consume when they drink? What is the range among individuals? Are there large individual differences in the amount they drink? Are there age or sex differences?

5. How often, overall, does this group get drank? What is the range among individuals? Are there large individual differences in frequency of drunkenness? Are there age or sex differences? Do any of your subjects appear to binge drink?

6. Locate two recent articles from periodicals or the Internet about alcohol use among college students. How do your data compare with data on alcohol use in adolescents and college students presented in the articles? Does your data support or refute the articles?

All projects should have data sheets stapled to the written report.